Ziploc 100-Calorie Snack Bags: Cool or Not?


Updated 11/11/09 3:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

Ziploc 100-Calorie Snack Bags: Cool or Not?

I was over at my friend's house and saw a case of Ziploc snack bags in her kitchen. They're sort of like regular plastic sandwich bags, except about half the size. I asked her what the deal was with her bulk buy and she said that she couldn't resist after seeing "Perfect For 100 Calorie Snacks" scrawled across the box. Prior to this my friend had never touched a snack bag in her life. 100 calorie Read more

Save Money, Help the Planet With These DIY Healthy Snacks


Updated 05/15/12 4:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Homemade Snacks to Save Money

Eating healthy isn't always cheap, but it's a must if you want to improve your overall health. If you choose to buy organic or exotic options like dried blueberries — $13 for a small bag! — snacks can quickly eat up your food budget. Find out how to nosh on healthy nibbles and still have money left in your wallet. Cheese sticks: Instead of buying individually wrapped cheese sticks, save Read more

Jillian Michaels's Top 5 Snack Picks


Updated 02/23/12 4:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jillian Michaels Shares Her Go-To Snacks

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Don't you ever wish you could take a peek in the pantry or gym of the fitness and diet pros you see on TV to see if they really practice what they preach? We do, too! That's why we asked Jillian Michaels, celebrity personal trainer, author, motivational expert, and soon-to-be mom (!), to share her top snack Read more

6 Weekend Weight-Loss Tips to Slim Down


Updated 08/30/11 7:30 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Not Gain Weight on the Weekend

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. After a week of spartan lunches, rigorous workouts, and sleep-depriving presentations, it's easy to feel you've earned a happy hour margarita and a plate of cheesy nachos. But topping off a tough week in this way can undo all your hard work and even pack on the pounds. According to a study from the University of North Read more

Lose Weight and Get Fit With Your Phone


Updated 01/19/12 8:19 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Weight Loss and Fitness Apps

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. A sleeker, stronger body could be just a tweet or a Facebook post away By Jamie Beckman One of the best tools for peeling off pounds is already in your bag: It's your smartphone or iPad. In fact, all that texting, tweeting, and posting — the average woman spends more than 80 minutes a day on her phone, Read more

4 Surprising Things You Don't Know about Calories


Updated 12/19/11 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facts About Calories and Weight Loss

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion. By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you’ll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more

5 Diet Foods That Are Making You Fat


Updated 11/26/11 9:16 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Diet Foods That Actually Make You Fat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Improve your weight loss plan by avoiding these health diet disasters By Alyssa Shaffer Thanks to confusing labels and unearned reputations, it's difficult to know what's good for you. You might automatically reach for items with a "health halo," such as spaghetti sauce (love that lycopene!), or labels like reduced Read more

Calories and the Weight Loss Formula


Updated 01/13/12 12:35 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

What Does Calorie Deficit Mean?

Whether we're burning calories by sweating it out at the gym or resisting the call of the cupcakes, calories definitely affect our waistlines. Understanding the fundamentals of calories is about more than just reaching for the low-cal option. If you're watching your weight or looking to lose some, here's what you need to know about calories to keep you going. What's a Calorie? A calorie is just Read more

Go Ahead, Take a Few! 5 Snacks Under 100 Calories


Updated 09/17/11 5:23 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Snacks That Are Under 100 Calories

It's easy to get carried away when eating snacks; they lend themselves to mindless eating. If you're not able to refrain from finishing the whole bag of chips, or an entire pint of ice cream in one sitting, this slideshow is for you! We've got five sweet, savory, and totally satisfying snacks that are all under 100 calories! Read more

What 100 Calories Really Look Like: Salty Snacks


Updated 11/05/11 9:48 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

100 Calories of Salty Snacks Like Chips

Forget the fresh fruits and veggies! When you have a craving for a bag of crunchy, salty goodness, nothing else will hit the spot. Because these snacks aren't exactly low in calories, it's good to know just how much you can get in a serving. Keep reading to see what 100 calories of your favorite salty snacks look like. Read more